WWE Backlash Review

Sorry this so late everybody.

ECW Championship match: Jack Swagger (c) vs Christian

Jack Swagger vs Christian

Swagger is controlling Christian early with some mat wrestling. Christian slaps him and follows it up with a spinning calf kick. After a spinning elbow, Christian earns a two count. Swagger uses a couple shoulder blocks to gain control and then a press slams Christian out of the ring which earns him a two count. Swagger uses a knee and then a reverse waist lock to ground Christian. Christian kicks out of another two count after reversing a kick in the corner. Swagger goes to a bear hug and Christian fights out. Another two count by Swagger by using a gut buster and then goes back to the waist lock. Christian runs into a knee. Swagger tried a splash from the top rope and eats s knee. Christian gets a two count from a great sunset flip. Another slam by Swagger and now goes for the Gutwrench Powerbomb. Christian hit a tornado DDT for a two count. Another big slam from Swagger. Christian is up on the top rope and uses a backdrop from the second rope. Swagger hits a splash from the top rope for a two count. Christian uses and interesting roll up to get a two count. Swagger hits an Oklahoma slam and they both take off a turnbuckle cover. Swagger goes for the corner splash and Christian counters with the Kill Switch (Unprettier) for the three count. Christian is the ECW champion. This was extremely fun match to watch. 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Chris Jericho vs Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat

Streamboat has some gas in the tank. Steamboat gets control early and starts to work on Jericho with an arm drag. Jericho hits a couple forearms, but gets caught again with an arm drag. They trade shots and Steamboat hangs on to the ropes as Jericho hits a couple quick moves to gain control. Jericho puts in a terrible version of the tazmission. Steamboat hits a deep arm drag but Jericho gets up quickly and hits a clothesline for two. The fans seem disinterested by Jericho. Steamboat reverses a whip and sends Jericho to the top rope. Steamboat hits a superplex from the top rope for a near fall. A couple near falls from The Dragon later, Jericho hits an Ensuigri. Jericho hits the bulldog and goes for a lionsault. Steamboat reverses but gets caught in the Walls of Jericho. Ricky reverses into the figure four. Jericho rolled to the ropes to break it up. Dragon goes to the top rope, avoids a diving Jericho and hits the cross body from the top rope for a two count. Dragon goes to the second rope and Jericho counters with the code breaker for another two count. Steamboat uses a package for a near fall. Jericho locks in the walls of Jericho and Dragon has to tap out. This was an awesome match. 3 out of 5 stars. Steamboat salutes the crowd to a standing ovation.

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Hey everyone,

Again, I would like to apologize to everyone who wanted to see my reaction of Backlash. That will be up tomorrow. I am roughly about half way through the show and I have to run to class soon.

I wanted to take this time to let everyone know I am doing a live event on TNA Impact this week. So tune in this thursday for an interesting night. Thanks to all in advance for making this event possible.

WWE Backlash Preview

Here is the Backlash match card for tonight:

CM Punk vs Kane

Chris Jericho vs Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat

“I Quit” Match: Matt Hardy vs Jeff Hardy

WWE Championship Match: Triple H (c), Batista, and Shane McMahon vs Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase Jr., and Cody Rhodes

ECW Title Match: Jack Swagger (c) vs Christian

Last Man Standing Match for the World Heavyweight Title: John Cena (c) vs Edge

My Predictions:

Kane defeats CM Punk

Chris Jericho defeats Ricky Steamboat

Matt Hardy defeats Jeff Hardy

HHH, Batista, and Shane O’ Mac defeat Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Ted DiBiase Jr. – I feel a turn coming.

Christian defeats Jack Swagger – If he doesn’t win, Christian may want to start considering leaving again. This means that Vince won’t let him get any bigger than he is now.

Edge defeats John Cena – I would be shocked if both titles stay on Raw.

Backlash Reminder

Just a quick reminder to keep it here tomorrow night for live coverage of Backlash. My predictions will be up later today so keep an eye out.

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Hey everyone,

I am going to try something new for Backlash this sunday.  I am going to attempt to do a live blog for the event. After each match, I will review and post it within minutes. Tell your friends and family to keep it here for the event coverage. Thank you to all.